Auckland Live Morning Melodies
Edvard Grieg’s Andante con moto begins the concert: a deep, solemn movement, the sole fragment of an unfinished trio, it is an intense meditation on loss and profound melancholy. Sorrow gives way to the breathless excitement of courtship and tantalising romance of Claire Cowan’s Subtle Dances, before Robert Schumann finishes with brilliant, joyful devotion in Piano Trio No. 2 in F Major. Written shortly after his long-awaited marriage to Clara, this sunlit masterpiece is filled with the effusive affection of a besotted husband, a beautiful "luminous image" of love realised.
Described as a “national treasure” (NZ Herald), NZTrio He Taonga Wairere is renowned for its eclectic repertoire, outstanding talent and warm kiwi stage presence. Bringing together three incredibly accomplished artists: Amalia Hall (violin), Matthias Balzat (cello) & Somi Kim (piano), every NZTrio performance powerfully reaffirms the importance and cathartic nature of a live musical experience in today’s digital world.
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Local tip
He tīwhiri mō te rohe
Leave plenty of spare time in case there’s traffic on the motorway or around the Takapuna village. Even better – get dinner or a pre-show drink nearby so you can soak up the bustling beachfront vibe.
Getting there
Te huarahi ki reira
Bruce Mason Centre is 15-20 minutes by car from the city centre, and easily accessible by bus. The closest paid parking is the Killarney Street car park, operated by Auckland Transport.
